EDDA

Teche Health, A Federally Qualified Health Center, per Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, is currently seeking qualified applicants for an EDDA position at our Houma West location in Houma, LA.

Job Summary:

The qualified EDDA is a highly competent individual possessing skills and knowledge of value in patient care. The responsibilities assigned to the assistant are limited by the regulation of the Dental Practice Act of the State of Louisiana and the following position description. Assists the Dentist during examination and treatment of patients by performing the following duties.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for treatment
• Assists Dentist during dental procedure
• Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up trays, prepares materials for dental procedures.
• Take and records dental histories and vitals signs in patients charts in Dental Health record.
• Takes digital dental diagnostic x-rays on patients and mounting appropriately in Dental Health record, as ordered by the Dentist.
• Makes preliminary alginate impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Assists Dentist in management of Medical and Dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in appropriate oral hygiene strategies and plaque control programs.
• Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
• Assist patent in feeling comfortable before during and after treatment.
• Provides postoperative instructions to patients, as prescribed by Dentist.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Schedules Appointments, when needed.
• Confirms scheduled patients appointments prior to appointment dated.
• Maintains supply inventory for treatment rooms and sterilization rooms.
• Orders supplies.
• Communicate with patients and suppliers, as needed.
• Cleans ultrasonic cleaners, autoclave, dental chairs and lines, etc. as per manufacturers instructions.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets logbook.
• Takes spore test weekly and maintains logbook of results.
• Reviews patients charts prior to the end of business to be certain all charting and notes are complete
• Place Dental Sealants
• Serves as an Infection Control Champion, assisting in the development of infection control protocol.
• Fabricate and place temporary restorations, place acid etch, periodontal dressings and postsurgical packs, as needed.
• Perform coronal polishing and placement of cavity liners, gingival retraction cords, wedges and matrices, as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or Completion of High School Equivalency Exam
• Certified Dental Assistant and/or Two years of practical work experience
• Proof of successful completion of x-ray and safety precautions program accepted by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. 

Communication Ability:

• Communicates with patients in a clear and professional manner
• Explains scheduled treatment to patients
• Communicates and provides post-operative instructions to patients.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Certificate
• National Certified Dental Assistants Certificate
• X-Ray and Safety Precautions Certificate
• BLS Certificate

Computer Skills:

• Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Power-point

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Health Insurance
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Long Term Benefits
• Short Term Benefits
• Free Life Insurance
• 401K Plan Benefits 
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Set Schedule
• No Weekends
• National Health Service Corps Site
• 11 paid holidays
• Family-Friendly Work Environment
• Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness through Federal and State Programs

Eligibility Requirements:

• All employees must meet eligibility standards in order to be considered for the position applying for. Internal applicants must be with be with the organization for at least one year, with no disciplinary actions on file. If you have not been with the organization for a year, approval from your direct supervisor will be needed.

**Due to CMS Mandate all applicants must be fully vaccinated prior to onboarding with Teche Health with the exception of an approved Medical or Religious Exemption.**